Founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in the Swiss Jura, Blancpain is known as the world’s oldest watch brand. Loyal to its tradition of innovation and confirmed by countless horological complications invented over the years, the Manufacture is constantly pushing the boundaries of watchmaking to enhance its timepieces Today, Blancpain pursues its enduring commitment to the renewal of mechanical horology. From creating components to designing watches, Blancpain is distinguished by its capacity to develop exceptional timepieces, which are the results of its master-watchmakers’ creativity and passion. This philosophy is conveyed through each of the brand’s creations and all its collections, including the classic Villeret, the legendary Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch or the delicate Women models.

Villeret Quantième Perpétuel 8 Jours

Blancpain’s capacity to develop and produce its own movements gives it complete creative
freedom. This expertise, combined with a long-established tradition of innovation, has
given rise to a new perpetual calendar movement endowed with an 8-day power reserve
and also driving a large moon phase and small seconds.

Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune

In keeping with tradition, the watch Manufacture introduces a new women’s
timepiece that is both pure and timeless. This model, presented in a red
gold version, displays complications emblematic of the brand as well as the
aesthetic codes of the Villeret collection.

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

An acknowledged virtuoso of complication watches, Blancpain also created the world’s first
modern diver’s watch, the famous “Fifty Fathoms”, in 1953.The Manufacture in Le Brassus now
revisits this watchmaking and nautical sports legend by developing a collection composed of three
models: a self-winding watch equipped with a brand-new calibre, a chronograph version with
flyback function, and a timepiece featuring a prestigious flying tourbillon.Water-resistant to 300
metres and endowed with essential characteristics of diver’s watches, this new wave of Fifty
Fathoms watches marries black dials, bezels and straps with 45 mm-diameter cases in steel, red
gold or white gold.The use of Grand Feu enamel reaffirms Blancpain’s deep-felt attachment to historical watchmaking skills. This magnificently stable material that maintains its radiance indefinitely is particularly suited to adorning a watch with such a classic aesthetic. Crafting it involves applying several successive layers of enamel that are fired at temperatures of over 1000°C. The enamel-painted numerals also undergo the stern trial of the furnace. After each operation, the dial is carefully examined and manually touched up, since the procedure is rendered even more complex in this instance by the cambered shape of the dial. Its finishing calls for distinctive expertise that Blancpain is now able to offer.
According to how the light plays across it, the Grand Feu enamel dial gives a subtle nod to tradition by revealing the tone-on-tone “JB” logo engraved between the numerals IV and V, VII and VIII. This is the secret signature with which enamellists historically initialled their works.
Radiating an unmistakable aura of inbred elegance, this new model is immersed in the aesthetic environment of the Villeret collection with its red gold round double-stepped case and slightly hollowed sage leaf-shaped hands. The dial is soberly enlivened by a date display at 3 o’clock, as well as a central seconds hand. The sapphire crystal case-back provides an opportunity to admire the delicate interplay of the decorative effects, featuring Côtes de Genève on the movement bridges and a honeycomb pattern on the oscillating weight.
This mechanical self-winding model is driven by in-house Calibre 1335, of which the beauty is matched by a remarkable 8-day power reserve, demonstrating the expertise of the Manufacture and which will doubtless be appreciated by passionate connoisseurs.
Fitted with a chocolate-toned alligator leather strap, this new 42mm-diameter watch is a powerful new addition to the iconic Villeret collection.

Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe

Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe

Blancpain’s three-hand version of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe appears for the first time in
a plasma gray ceramic case.